Originally, all I wanted to do was laud BBD’s ballad and leave it at that. Plans changed once a discussion occurred after I found out that photos of Kanye’s balls are being peddled to the highest bidder. Apparently, men sending skin flicks to chicks isn’t just for celebs and athletes but everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

When the lyricism, production and overall execution all align to create an ominous glow, you better have the volume all the way turnt up to damage your inner ear canals. I’m talking hearing aids at age 22 type-ish. Screw it. Hip-Hop is in the building by way of Duck Down Records x Skyzoo x !llmind and the speakers are on blast. Read the rest of this entry »

When it’s all said and done, Royce Da 5’9” will probably be remembered for two things: intense lyricism and equally, if not more, intense alcoholism. On the mic, only a select few rappers can contest his skill, and three of them are on his team, in a little group called Slaughterhouse. Time and time again he’s wrecked a beat, shredded a verse, and torn it apart. Whatever you want to call it. However, his off the field, alcohol-related issues have often been problematic, including his yearlong stint in the slammer due to a DUI. Read the rest of this entry »

First of all, whether you like his music or not, you’ve got to admit Mike Posner has one of the cleaner line-ups you’ve ever seen on a whiteboy. Aside from that bit of guy jealousy, this Metro Detroit pop prodigy just released his brand new video for the best song off his debut, 31 Minutes To Takeoff. Like the majority of his jams, this well-directed visual for “Please Don’t Go” finds Mikey P dramatically chasing tail, even though it’s laying right next to him in bed. Read the rest of this entry »

Re-entering the work force after an extended time away is never easy, especially when you’re a female rapper. Even as the digital age has opened the floodgates for aspiring artists, the number of females getting shine has continued to dwindle. Undeterred by the current state of affairs, Rah Digga emerges from the uncertainty and teams up with producer extraordinaire Nottz for her sophomore effort, the boldly-named Classic. Read the rest of this entry »

Exactly. Shame on an aggin who thought they could run game on a some freestyle skits and not include the governor of VA. None the matter. Virginia has video teams, graphic artists and one MC who will be forever nice in Skillz. And he displays just that with a barrage of witty and timely punchlines that correlated to the televised cyphers and spoke volumes for his freshness. Read the rest of this entry »

After watching the first ten seconds of Machine Gun Kelly’s video for “Cleveland,” I almost immediately regretted hitting play. Keeping an open mind, the proverbial glass began filling itself the deeper my perspective became on this openly goofy kid with the trigger-happy flow and the realization set in that not only did I not mind what I was hearing, I was actually really enjoying it. It’s not easy putting on for a pitied city, especially with a similar style to the only rap legacy C-Town’s ever produced. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s like a case of “Rock-a-bye Baby” with a pair of Louis Vuitton sneakers on. Just the other day, The Kid Daytona showed you how he ventured down south where the Tar Heels convene to create some magic with this guy named 9th Wonder. Now that the rabbit’s out the hat, TKD waves the wand in the booth and delivers that abracadabra to keep your heads nodding in unison. Read the rest of this entry »

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On strictly a respect level, Freddie Gibbs has outgrown his freshmen class and has been spotted in the parking lot smoking trees with  alumni for the remix to his mixtape single, “The Ghetto.” With a style that reflects a simpler time in Hip-Hop when it was more about lyrical dexterity and unique flows, not an artist’s crossover appeal and what kind of man bag he had draped over his shoulder; it only makes sense that he recruits two Boot Camp Click members in Sean Price & Tek to help narrate listeners through the inner dwellings of the hood Read the rest of this entry »

Miss Info got her hands on this leak from the self-appointed “Prynce” of Kanye’s camp. “Ray Ban Vision,” will get the ball rolling for DJ A-Trak’s upcoming Fool’s Gold Vol. 1 compilation. Over the bouncy synths, he politely suggests you get used to not seeing his eyes. However, it is suggested that you get used to seeing him in the flesh because it appears he doesn’t have plans on leaving anytime soon. Read the rest of this entry »

Ladies and gentlemen, in 2010, a superhero does not wear capes & cowls. No, their lifesaving garb is much more distinguished than that. In 2010, you’re likely to see AKOO outfits made out of 100% titanium fibers and diamond-encrusted necklaces that were welded in the fiery pits of the Planet Kang. After swooping in to save a lowly man from diving to his doom, T.I. hits the Atlanta streets for some visible PR and to let the people know the world is a better place with him in it. Read the rest of this entry »

Rozay drops off the video for “Aston Martin Music,” which thankfully features Drake’s extended verse. Wise choice, Ricky. You just cruising around Miami was stale as hell by itself. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing up in Central Virginia, there were no professional sports teams in close proximity. Because of this, attending a Richmond Braves – formerly the Triple A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves – baseball game during the summer was the closest many people who call the area home ever got to a big league game. Yet and still, becoming a fan of the Atlanta ball club was damn near expected. Read the rest of this entry »

The funniest rapper in Hip-Hop is back once again to give his overlooked Can I Borrow A Feeling? some last minute shine with yet another hilarious clip that displays his off-centered personality. Deflowering the Ghost Town DJ’s sweet and innocent tune is only one of the many treasures found here as Mic Terror gets to BBMing for some booty calls. Read the rest of this entry »

This post should be prefaced with the fact we’ve long been supporters of Bishop Lamont and that remains the same.

However, this Aftermath cast-off sounds straight desperate on his ironically-named new video. Shot during the final days of the famous Fat Beats LA, “U Ain’t Fresh” finds Bishop stuck moving diagonally and clinging on to a way of life that is literally closing up shop on him. Read the rest of this entry »